History & Criticism 2

Music, as the form of art whose name derives from ancient myths, is often thought of as pure symbolic expression and associated with transcendence. Music is also a universal phenomenon and thus a pr……続きを見る

Louis Adolphe Coerne's groundbreaking book, 'The Evolution of Modern Orchestration,' delves deep into the intricacies of orchestration, exploring the development of techniques and styles used in com……続きを見る

Jerome K. Jerome's 'On the Stage--and Off: The Brief Career of a Would-Be Actor' offers a humorous and insightful look into the world of amateur acting in the late 19th century. Through a series of ……続きを見る

An Introduction to Film Analysis is designed to introduce students to filmmaking techniques while also providing an invaluable guide to film interpretation. It takes readers step by step through: -t……続きを見る

The Bee Gees’ music and image have long been synonymous with the 1970s, and the career trajectory of brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb in those ten years meanders between dizzying highs and de……続きを見る

Booth Tarkington's 'Presenting Lily Mars' is a captivating novel that delves into the life of the eponymous character, Lily Mars, as she navigates the challenges of pursuing her dream of becoming a ……続きを見る

The work was created as a continuation of Catlin's previous works on the life and manners of Native Americans. After several years spent with the Indians on the American planes, Catlin collected a s……続きを見る

A pretexto de nos falar sobre cinema, Makota Valdina, professora militante e religiosa da Bahia, nos legou essa lição de vida em uma das sessões do CachoeiraDoc, o festival de documentários de Cacho……続きを見る

The composer Thomas Tallis (c. 1505 - November 1585) lived and worked through much of the turbulent Tudor period in England. Unlike many of his contemporaries, he did not just react to radical chang……続きを見る

Welcome to a world of fantastical media produced under unexpected circumstances. As we move further and further away from the initial period of quarantine, we're going to see more and more media pro……続きを見る

Why has the zombie become such a pervasive figure in twenty-first-century popular culture? John Vervaeke, Christopher Mastropietro and Filip Miscevic seek to answer this question by arguing that par……続きを見る

Streamingdienste, Vinylflohmärkte, die verstaubte CD-Sammlung - nie gab es so viele Möglichkeiten auf Musik zuzugreifen wie heute. In Form ethnografischer Tracks zeigt Christian Elster, was Musiksam……続きを見る

In 'The Musical Myths and Facts (Vol. 1&2)', Carl Engel delves into the intricate world of music, separating truth from fiction. Engaging with a wide range of musical genres, Engel explores popular ……続きを見る

Saggi - saggio (95 pagine) - Joe Dante, formatosi nella bottega del leggendario Roger Corman, è tra i registi hollywoodiani del fantastico più significativi degli anni Ottanta. Il grande regista Joe……続きを見る

Affective Images examines both canonical and lesser-known photographs and films that address the struggle against apartheid and the new struggles that came into being in post-apartheid times. Mariet……続きを見る

The first ever comprehensive history of post-war Bristolian culture, On Brandon Hill spans the years 1945 to 2020 and covers all the major art forms for which the West Country city is famous – music……続きを見る

The influence of Jews in American entertainment from the early days of Hollywood to the present has proved an endlessly fascinating and controversial topic, for Jews and non-Jews alike. From Shtetl ……続きを見る

In 'Plays and Puritans' by Charles Kingsley, the author delves into the contentious relationship between the theater and Puritanism in 19th century England. Kingsley explores the moral and societal ……続きを見る

Camille Saint-Saëns' 'On the Execution of Music, and Principally of Ancient Music' is a scholarly and insightful examination of the art of music performance, focusing specifically on ancient musical……続きを見る

Join David in his lockdown journey through his 102 favorite songs, Two pages are dedicated for each song, analysing what makes them special, attempting to understand their meanings and supplying any……続きを見る

In 'Physiology of the Opera,' Scrici delves into the intricate connections between the human body and the art of opera, exploring the physical and emotional demands placed on performers. Through a u……続きを見る

Gustav Kobbé's 'How to Appreciate Music' serves as a comprehensive guide for readers seeking to deepen their understanding and appreciation of music. Written in a scholarly yet accessible style, Kob……続きを見る

In 'Richard Wagner and His Poetical Work, from 'Rienzi' to 'Parsifal,' Judith Gautier provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of Richard Wagner's poetic creations. Using a scholarly and d……続きを見る

R. A. Streatfeild's 'The Opera' is a compelling exploration of the world behind the curtains of a grand opera house. The book delves into the lives of various characters involved in the production o……続きを見る

Joseph Hatton's 'Henry Irving's Impressions of America' provides an insightful look into the travels of the renowned actor Henry Irving and his experiences in America during the late 19th century. T……続きを見る

Lawrence Gilman's 'Aspects of Modern Opera: Estimates and Inquiries' delves into the intricacies of modern opera, offering comprehensive analyses and thought-provoking inquiries. The book discusses ……続きを見る

Emil Behnke's 'The Mechanism of the Human Voice' is a seminal work that delves into the complexities of vocal production, encompassing both physiological and artistic aspects. Behnke meticulously di……続きを見る

In 'Chapters of Opera' by Henry Edward Krehbiel, the author delves into the intricate world of opera, exploring various chapters in its rich history. Written in a scholarly yet engaging style, Krehb……続きを見る

In 'The Masters and Their Music' by W. S. B. Mathews, readers are taken on a comprehensive journey through the lives and works of some of the greatest composers in history. Mathews explores the musi……続きを見る

William Hayman Cummings' 'The Great Musicians: Purcell' offers a comprehensive exploration of the life and works of the esteemed composer Henry Purcell. Drawing from a wealth of historical documenta……続きを見る